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Lease Ups: Maintenance VS Defect (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)

Zoom Link will be sent upon registration in the confirmation email.

Event Details

Presented by: Crys Sanders, McKenzie Mena, LLP

In this webinar, you will learn about: 

-Defining Construction Defects
• Flaws in design, materials, or workmanship that cause damage or safety concerns.
• Examples: water intrusion from improper flashing, foundation cracks due to poor soil compaction, systemic HVAC failures.
• Responsibility: Generally traced back to the developer, builder, or contractors.

-Defining Maintenance
• Ongoing tasks to preserve property value and functionality.
• Examples: painting, landscaping, cleaning gutters, replacing worn-out caulking, roof upkeep.
• Responsibility: Typically falls on the HOA/association or homeowners as outlined in governing documents.
Legal Rights & Considerations

-Statutes of Limitations & Repose: Claims must be filed within strict legal timeframes 

Attendees can earn 1 CEC!

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Tatiana Knight
Tatiana Knight
Director of Education Austin Apartment Association (512)454-9375
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